Cathrael Kazin, JD, PhD Chief Academic Officer. Michigan Community College Association Student Success Summit 9/19/13

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1 Cathrael Kazin, JD, PhD Chief Academic Officer Michigan Community College Association Student Success Summit 9/19/13

2 Southern New Hampshire University Private, non-profit, fully accredited institution #12 Fast Company s The World s Most Innovative Companies List Tier 1 Regional in US News and World Report Largest nonprofit provider of online higher education in New England and 4 th largest in U.S. 2

3 College for America (CfA) One of three colleges at SNHU: University College traditional, residential campus College of Online and Continuing Education (COCE) College for America also online; competency-based Southern New Hampshire University. All rights reserved.

4 How is CfA different? Our mission A new approach to college for a new American workforce: accessible, affordable, accountable. 4

5 What We Did Time fixed, learning undefined Faculty centered Expert teaching model High cost/price Transcript black box Big-chunk courses Learners come to institution Time variable, learning defined Student centered Mentor model Drive costs out of model Proof of learning Granular competencies Learning comes to students Southern New Hampshire University. All rights reserved.

6 Designed for Working Adults Associate s Degree in General Studies Extremely low cost ($2,500 per, year allinclusive) Online and Employer Supported Flexible: self-paced and self-directed Organized around 120 competencies, not courses Mastery not grades (or seat time) 6

7 What do we mean by competencies? Measurable, observable behavior Can Do statements like: Can negotiate with others to resolve conflicts and settle disputes Can work with others to accomplish a task Can speak effectively in order to persuade or motivate Can define and use marketing terminology and concepts Can generate a variety of approaches to addressing a problem Can distinguish fact from opinion Can convey information by creating charts and graphs 7

8 Nine competency categories Foundational Skills Communication Skills Critical and Creative Thinking Quantitative Skills Digital Fluency and Information Literacy Personal and Social Skills Personal Effectiveness Ethics and Social Responsibility Teamwork and Collaboration Content Knowledge Business Essentials Science, Society and Culture 8

9 How Does CfA Work? Students demonstrate mastery of competencies by completing Projects Projects are authentic, engaging activities that enable students to learn by doing Creating a marketing plan Developing a budget Conducting web research 9

10 Nine competency clusters Foundational Skills Communication Skills Critical and Creative Thinking Quantitative Skills Digital Fluency and Information Literacy Personal and Social Skills Personal Effectiveness Ethics and Social Responsibility Teamwork and Collaboration Content Knowledge Business Essentials Science, Society and Culture Southern New Hampshire University. All rights reserved.

11 How do we assess mastery? Assessment is at the core of the College for America program Students can revise and resubmit until they demonstrate mastery there is no failure Trained reviewers provide feedback within 48 hours Students also take third-party, nationally normed assessments 11

12 AA in General Studies = 20 Goals Access Information Evaluate Popular Psychology Analyze Data Apply Economic Theories Build Teamwork Through Marketing Chart the Evolution of Media Confront Culture Consider the Environment Decode Media Develop a Budget Establish a Professional Presence Examine Ethical Perspectives Experience Art Experiment with Psychology Explore Writing Investigate Business Ethics Leverage Business Tools Manage People Plan for Success Solve Problems 12

13 Student Dashboard Priority Activity Scheduled Tasks Recent Activity Who s Online 14

14 Surround Sound Student Support Students have multiple sources of support: SNHU Coach, who helps students set pace A student-chosen Learning Partner A mentor from the student s workplace Trained Reviewers who evaluate students projects and give feedback College for America Community 15

15 Business model Employer Partners Most offer some tuition assistance Some have payroll deduction, loans, or direct billing $1,250/six month term or $2,500/year All-You-Can-Learn Title IV Financial Aid Approval Making History in Higher Ed Account Manager supporting each partner 16

16 17 Employer Partners